Homeownership is something that the majority of people in the UK strive for. The average age of first-time buyers in the UK in 2007 was 30. But, by the end of 2017, that had risen to 33. With rising house prices, how is the average person in the UK expected to get on the housing ladder?
Phil Spencer, of Location, Location, Location fame says that this little trick can increase the value of your home instantly!
You'll only look at the title deeds for a property in detail when you're either buying a new property or trying to sell one. Most of the time, the deeds are in the loft in a box of important documents or filed away somewhere safe. You're given them by the solicitor, but at that moment, you only want to get moved in, don't you?
Letting agents are a lot like banks. Once a landlord has signed up with an agent, they often don't change; it's too much hassle. But this can mean that many landlords are tied to an agent they're unhappy with. This isn't really good enough, is it?
Unfortunately, overvaluing is being used more and more to get homes on the market. Differences in opinion of a few percent between estate agents are perfectly normal, but the need for more stock is seeing homes hit the market with price tags of 20% and more above their likely value.
Homes and gardens look their absolute best in the summer, so why lose out on a couple of valuable weeks? With demand for property in Bedfordshire still riding high, let's look at how you can keep your home working towards a sale while you enjoy some time off. Our blog is full of tips to keep your home ready even while you enjoy your holiday.
Bedfordshire Starter Homes are 40.1% Cheaper Today Than in 1989 and with changes in the mortgage market from next month we will see first-time buyers (and thousands of other homeowners) have access to mortgages that will allow them to buy their dream home.
Many Flitwick homeowners and landlords have been contacting me recently and asking what will happen to the Flitwick (and the UK) property market? More specifically, will we have a repeat of the 2008/9 Credit Crunch property crash?
34.2% of Biggleswade Property Sellers Reduce Their Asking Prices as Property Market Starts to Return to Equilibrium
We've all been there. You apply for a credit card or a loan, and they start to process the application. Your heart rate rises just a touch. And then, after what feels like an age, the application passes. Or it doesn't.
Summer is a wonderful time to sell your home. A peak of activity in every estate agent's calendar. Whatever the reasons, the summer property market always heats up (sorry, terrible pun!) and the number of sales increases. So, what should you do if you plan a big summer getaway and also want to sell your home?
We spend lots of our time outdoors during Summer, so when staging a home for sale during the warmer months, it's time to let your outside space sing.